AUCKLAND
NICU Mums Morning Tea – 10th, 24th July, Mums kitchen
This is a morning tea for Mums who currently have a baby or babies in the NICU at Auckland hospital. It’s a chance to meet those Mums you often pass in the corridor, plus one of Lactation Consultants comes along to answer any questions you may have about expressing or feeding.
The Little Miracles Trust FREE Developmental Playgroup, 5th 19th July from 10am to 11.30am at the Parenting Place, Great South Road.
This is a fantastic service for babies who have been through a NICU or SCBU. It is appropriate for babies from when they go home until they are cruising the furniture. If your baby is well, you may come along when you feel ready. Janet Milne, an Occupational Therapist, is there to answer any questions you may have.
We can be contacted about any of the above items on: akldneonataltrust@adhb.govt.nz
WAIKATO
We’re seeking support from local businesses and organisations to host our brand new incubator donation box. If you think you can help, please email us regina.marais@littlemiraclestrust.org.nz
TARANAKI
We would like to send a big thank you and farewell to our exiting treasurer Sarah. You will be missed by all and best of luck with the new bundle.
Thank you to all that attended and supported the movie night it was a great success and a fun night had by all. Stay tuned via our Facebook page for our next exciting fundraiser….hint family photos
Family Fun Days
Family Fun days are regular days throughout the year held at different locations where neonatal friends and families can come together for a fun filled day. It is a great way to meet and catch up with other families, have a Whanau day out and to gain social support from other parents who have or are going through a similar experience. It is for any families that have spent time in a neonatal unit.
It is a free event and the venue is always changing so it is key to follow our Facebook page and subscribe to our events.
High Tea Charity Event
The Greek Ladies Auxiliary Association of Wellington is holding a High Tea Charity Event on Sunday 8th July from 1.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. at the Copthorne Hotel, Oriental Bay, to raise funds for The Little Miracles Trust Wellington. Tickets are $55.00 each. To purchase your ticket, please phoneMelpo 021 1178882 and you can join The Little Miracles Trust staff on their table.
Pre-loved Baby Clothing Needed
Our “fill a bag” basket of pre-loved baby clothing is always in hot demand and we struggle to keep it full. If you have any pre-loved baby clothing that you no longer require, we would be delighted to take if off your hands. Clothing can be dropped off at The Little Miracles Trust shop/office in NICU.
Fundraising Opportunities
We are always looking at new initiatives to fundraise such as cake stalls, sausage sizzles, movie nights, business raffles, corporate sponsorship etc. If you know of any great initiatives and are keen to be involved running them, please contact Raewyn or Tasia at office@littlemiraclestrust.org.nz
NICU Coffee Group – 4th July from 10am-11.30am
Is held on the first Wednesday of every month from 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. at the Southern Cross Cafe and Garden Bar, Abel Smith Street, Wellington CBD. We invite all our NICU Graduate families to join us for a coffee/muffin and chat. Please just purchase your own coffee at the counter and we will provide a platter of muffins and scones. The Little Miracles Trust and Homecare staff will be there to catch up with and to answer any questions you have. We hope lots of new graduate families will come along and join us.
SCBU Coffee Group – 20 July from 10.00am-11.30an
Held on the 3rd Friday of every month with the next one being Friday 20 July 2018 from 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. at Benedicts Cafe, 141 Dowse Drive, Maungaraki. We hope lots of new SCBU families will join us for a coffee/muffin
CHRISTCHURCH
Due to low attendance numbers The Little Miracles Trust Canterbury Play/Music Group is no longer running, however watch this space for something happening in the warmer months.
DUNEDIN
We would love some support from local businesses and organisations to host our incubator donation box and smaller counter donation boxes. If you want to be kept in touch with upcoming initiatives in Dunedin please let us know on dunedin@littlemiraclestrust.org.nz
